Haley Hopkins has been quietly thriving in Kansas City. Or, at least she was, until last Saturday’s hat trick. “It’s tremendous on the night for her. It’s nice to see a player like her get rewarded,” coach Chris Armas told reporters after the 4–1 Current win.
Temwa Chawinga
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Why NWSL teams are signing various WAFCON standout stars
Three stars from WAFCON-winning Cameroon will join NWSL rosters this fall. One player, Monique Ngock, has already made her NWSL debut
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Cameroon wins first WAFCON, Ngah Manga and Ngock star
Cameroon went up 3-0 over tournament debutants Malawi in the first half, and the score never tipped in the other direction
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How Kansas City continues to celebrate Temwa Chawinga during historic WAFCON run
Haley Hopkins: “She’s smiling, she’s dancing, it’s been really great to see that side of Temwa come out”
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Chawinga sisters and Michaely Bihina power Malawi and Cameroon to WAFCON final berths
Sunday’s final in Rabat will feature two underdogs after exciting semifinals
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Malawi advance to knockout stage in first WAFCON tournament
NWSL stars Temwa Chawinga and Barbra Banda meet with a trip to the WAFCON quarterfinals on the line
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What to know as WAFCON 2026 kicks off
Nigeria is chasing its 11th WAFCON title, while Morocco hopes to turn back-to-back second place finishes into a first
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Emma Sears wants out. Where could she end up?
Assessing Sears’ potential options as she expresses a desire to leave last-place Racing Louisville
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Roster updates loom over Gotham FC and Kansas City Current in 2026 Challenge Cup
The 2026 championship game features teams with rosters that are changing as much as the Challenge Cup itself
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The IX Sports Podcast Soccer Edition: NWSL MVP Temwa Chawinga locks in with Kansas City Current
The big news on the podcast today is that the Kansas City Current have signed two-time MVP and Golden Boot winner Temwa Chawinga to a contract extension through the 2029 season.
